On Tuesday, April 4 at 1:30 pm, Roman Catholic Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans will welcome clergy, laity and children of all faiths to his residence to pray for the safety of all children.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Administrative Committee, of which Archbishop Gregory Aymond is a member, issued a pastoral reflection March 22 in solidarity with those who have been forced to flee their homes due to violence, conflict or fear in their native lands.
La Conferencia de los Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB), el Comité Administrativo de la cual el Arzobispo Gregory Aymond es miembro, emitió una reflexión pastoral el 22 de marzo en solidaridad con los que se han visto obligados a huir de sus hogares debido a la violencia, o al temor de vivir en su propia tierra.
About a hundred priests gathered last week at St. Maria Goretti Church for a Lenten morning of prayer. How important is it for you to get together for prayer and reflection each year during Lent?
Un centenar de sacerdotes, se reunieron la semana pasada en la Iglesia de Santa María Goretti, para pasar una mañana en oración de Cuaresma. ¿Cuán importante es para ustedes reunirse para la oración y la reflexión, cada año durante la Cuaresma?
The archdiocese again this year during Lent will offer the sacrament of confession in every church on three consecutive Wednesdays – March 22, March 29 and April 5 – from 5 to 6:30 p.m. What is the pastoral purpose of making confession universally available at the same time on those evenings?
La arquidiócesis, de nuevo este año, durante la Cuaresma, ofrecerá el sacramento de la confesión en cada Iglesia, tres miércoles consecutivos – el 22 de marzo, el 29 de marzo, y el 5 de abril – de 5 a 6:30 p.m. ¿Cuál es el propósito pastoral, de hacer la confesión universalmente disponible al mismo tiempo en esas noches?
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: I pray that your Lenten journey has been a time of drawing closer to Christ and responding to his invitation to conversion.
The #NOLACatholic community is looking forward to the debut of a full-stage play, “Garden” the musical produced by Dumb Ox Ministries. “Garden” is an original musical play written and directed by Joey Martineck and featuring the music of Greg&Lizzy.
WASHINGTON—The Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Bishop of Austin and Chair of the USCCB Committee on Migration, says that President Trump's latest Executive Order still puts vulnerable populations around the world at risk. In a statement issued after the announcement of today's travel suspension, Bishop Vásquez says that while we seek to maintain our values and safety, we must also exercise compassion in assisting and continuing to welcome the stranger.
A quick click to the archdiocesan calendar reveals a treasury of Lenten resources for #NOLACatholics. From Days of Prayer to directed retreats to simple resources, the Archdiocese of New Orleans wants to help local Catholics make the most of this Holy Season.
The archdiocese is reviewing its pastoral guidelines for the sacrament of confirmation. What is the purpose of that review and where does it stand at this point?
La Arquidiócesis está revisando sus normas pastorales para el sacramento de la confirmación. ¿Cuál es el propósito de esa revisión, y dónde está hasta este punto?
All men are invited to St. Anthony of Padua Church on Saturday, March 18 for the 22nd Men's Morning of Spirituality, hosted by the Catholic Men's Fellowship.